Emmanuel Appadocca; or, Blighted life, Volume 1 (of 2) : A tale of the…
"Emmanuel Appadocca; or, Blighted Life" by Maxwell Philip is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the themes of slavery and the exploits of buccaneers, framed against the backdrop of Trinidad and the Gulf of Paria. The story introduces characters such as Emmanuel Appadocca and his mulatto companion, who experience the harsh realities of life in the Caribbean while delving into their own quests for freedom and
identity. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in the Gulf of Paria, where a fishing boat and an Indian canoe float in a tranquil morning haze. The master fisherman, of mixed heritage, observes the canoe's occupants and engages his crew in light-hearted banter about the indigenous people. This peaceful moment is soon disrupted, as the canoe, harboring an unexpected threat, gives chase to the fishing boat. The master fisherman and his men find themselves drawn into a web of intrigue as they encounter individuals who are far from what they initially appear. The stark contrast between the serene beauty of the setting and the lurking dangers hints at the complexities and darker themes that will unfold in their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Philip, Maxwell, 1829-1888 |
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| Title | Emmanuel Appadocca; or, Blighted life, Volume 1 (of 2) : A tale of the boucaneers |
| Original Publication | London: Charles J. Skeet, Publisher, 1854. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Slavery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Buccaneers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trinidad -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75313 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 171 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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